South Bay and Peninsula
Aug. 29
Don Olivet Quartet: A local jazz group performs. 7 p.m., Los Gatos Coffee Company, 101 W Main Street, Los Gatos. lgcrc.com
Aug. 30
East Bay Card Show: A gathering of vendors and collectors of sports cards, Pokemon, TCG, Funko Collectibles and more. 11 a.m. and after for general admission. 5001 Great American Parkway, Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara. eastbaycardshow.com
Rajyoga Meditation: Spiritual teacher BK Sister Shivani shares insights on navigating life with clarity, compassion and calm. 10 a.m., 5001 Great American Parkway, Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara. bit.ly/4lSb8w1
50th Annual Silicon Valley Pride Parade: Silicon Valley Pride is poised to make history this Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30-31, with its 50th anniversary festival themed “Unstoppable: 50 Years of Love, Legacy & Liberation.” 6 p.m., Plaza de César Chávez Park, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. svpride.com/events
The Dickies, Angry Samoans, BOOB: The Dickies are a punk rock band that formed in the L.A. area and have performed for decades. 7 p.m., The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose. bit.ly/4fLShBd
Afternoon Mindfulness Practice: Take a break during the day and join us for an hour of guided internal awareness practice. We’ll do gentle exercises for connecting to our body, breath, thoughts and emotions. 4:30 p.m., Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale. bit.ly/4fMF3UO
Sept. 1
Solar S’mores Workshops: Join us on The Tech’s rooftop to design and build your own personal solar oven, which you will then use to roast up some decadent s’mores. This event is the last in a series. Spots are limited, so advance reservations are recommended. 1:30 p.m., The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose. ticketing.thetech.org
Sept. 2
The Danish-American Songbook: Join Grammy-winning violinist Mads Tolling and pianist/accordionist Colin Hogan for a concert blending Danish folk and pop traditions with American jazz and R&B. 1 p.m., Albert and Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall (Building F), 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. info@paloaltojcc.org, 650-223-8700. paloaltojcc.org/events
“Terrain”: In this new exhibition, Fred Aron explores the evolving dialogue between landscape and memory within the diverse and dynamic natural environments of California. 11 a.m., 883 Santa Cruz Ave., Suite 1, Menlo Park. 650-701-1018, info@themaingallery.org.
Deathgrave, Violencia, Failure, Deselect: The metal bands perform in downtown San Jose. 6 p.m., The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose. bit.ly/41bb1Ef
Sept. 3
Introduction to Drawing: The operative word for this introductory drawing series by Caroline Mustard is “joy.” No prior experience is needed, just a willing and interested heart. 1 p.m., The Foster Museum, 940 Commercial St., Palo Alto. info@thefoster.org, 650- 209-7181, thefoster.org/introduction-to-drawing
Sept. 4
Noontime Concerts at the Beethoven Center: The program features Chopin’s “Étude Op. 25, No. 7 in C-Sharp Minor,” Berceuse’s “Corigliano: Fantasia on an Ostinato” and Beethoven’s “Piano Sonata in A-Flat Major.” Noon, King Library, San Jose State University, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose. events.sjsu.edu/event
Ana Gabriel: The Mexican singer and songwriter who has sold more than 40 million records performs in the South Bay. 8 p.m., SAP Center, 525 W Santa Clara St,, San Jose. sapcenter.com/events/detail/ana-gabriel
Fermented Food Conference: A two-day event bringing together researchers, industry professionals and fermentation enthusiasts to explore the latest in food fermentation science. The conference will feature cutting-edge research talks, discussions on microbial ecology, metabolomics and health impacts, as well as opportunities for networking and collaboration. James H. Clark Center, 318 Campus Drive, Stanford. med.stanford.edu/nutrition/events
East Bay
Aug. 29
Strangelove — The Depeche Mode Experience: This Depeche Mode tribute band from L.A. comes to the East Bay. 8 p.m., Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music, 2367 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. bit.ly/41b52iE
Laraaji Performs Day of Radiance: English musician, producer and conceptual artist Brian Eno discovered this distinctive musician busking in New York City’s Washington Square Park. 8 p.m., The Freight, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 510-644-2020. secure.thefreight.org
Aug. 30
Angélique Kidjo and Yo-Yo Ma-Sarabande Africaine: Two endlessly curious musicians come together to search beyond the edges of their musical backgrounds, exposing the ways we have all been connected for a very long time. 8 p.m., Greek Theater, 2001 Gayley Road, Berkeley. calperformances.org/events
Family Story Time: Stories and songs inside the Central Children’s Room on the fourth floor of the Central Branch. 10:30 a.m., Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4mmQHIk
Aug. 31
Bundle Dyeing with Summer Flowers: Local artist Melinda Supanee Katz explores color, repetition and abstraction through the process of bundle-dyeing silk with flowers and steam. 1 p.m., BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. 510-642-0365, afox@berkeley.edu. bampfa.org
“The Taming of the Shrew”: Actors Ensemble of Berkeley presents William Shakespeare’s classic play, adapted and directed by Jay Manley and Jane Goodwin. 4 p.m., 41 Somerset Place, Berkeley. bit.ly/419zslw
Sept. 1
Labor Day Open House: Various activities will be held throughout the day, such as Story Time and Turtle Talk. 10:30 a.m., Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave, Alameda. bit.ly/47luSEH
Joel Harvey Schreck — Photo Graphics: Portals, Arrows and E-Moos. 10 a.m., Foyer Gallery, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. joelharveyschreck@gmail.com.
West CoCo County Celebrates Workers — #SolidaritySeptember: The billionaires continue to wage a cruel war on working people, with their cronies in the administration, ICE and law enforcement backing up their attacks. 11 a.m., San Pablo Dam Road and Appian Way, El Sobrante. mobilize.us/indivisible/event/824300
Sept. 2
Hikes for Tykes — Elsie Roemer: Discover who lives in the marsh and wetlands of San Francisco Bay. Meet at the observation platform near the corner of Shoreline Drive and Broadway. 10:30 a.m., Crown Memorial State Beach, Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary, Eighth Street and Otis Drive, Alameda. 510-544-3187, bit.ly/4lzgr35
Chris Mitchell: Making his debut at Yoshi’s Oakland, saxophone virtuoso Chris Mitchell ushers in the New Jazz Era, a movement redefining the genre for a new generation of listeners and tastemakers. 8 p.m., 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. yoshis.com/events/buy-tickets/chris-mitchell/detail
Sept. 3
Designer in the Nursery: If you want to transform your outdoor space into a water-wise garden or need expert advice on your landscape projects, this drop-in event is perfect. 9:30 a.m., The Ruth Bancroft Garden, 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek. ruthbancroftgarden.org
Storytime on the Lawn: Join us on the North Branch Library lawn for stories, songs, rhymes and fun. This 30-minute story time is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 years. 10:30 a.m., North Branch Library, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley. bit.ly/4lzgr35
Reel Queer Flix 2025: An exciting lineup of local LGBTQ+ films from Bay Area filmmakers. The screening runs 80 minutes, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. 6 p.m., Grand Lake Theatre, 3200 Grand Ave., Oakland. bit.ly/4lEDvO3
Sizzle Jazz Band with Living Niecey Single: Get ready for a night of savory grooves and funky rhythms with the Sizzle Jazz Band, a five-piece powerhouse serving up smooth sultry, and soulful sounds. 8 p.m., 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. yoshis.com/events
Sept. 4
Goo Goo Dolls: The band has impacted popular music for more than three decades. 6:30 p.m., The Greek Theater, 2001 Gayley Road in Berkeley. thegreekberkeley.com/events
A Tribute to Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris: A musical tribute to the king and queen of Americana Music. 8 p.m., The Freight, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 510-644-2020, info@thefreight.org, secure.thefreight.org
Jeffrey Osborne: The Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter performs in the East Bay. Yoshi’s, 7:30 p.m., 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, 510-238-9200. bit.ly/3HrWDRj
Salmon Fishing Weekend at the Marina: A limited recreational ocean salmon season will open on Sept. 4-7 per the California Fish and Wildlife Department, pending the department’s actions as it tracks the statewide summer harvest limit of 7,000 Chinook salmon. Midnight, 201 University Ave, Berkeley. berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events
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